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Increase in Hotel Events Contributing to Rising Business Sentiment in Kyushu
According to the "Economy Watcher" survey released by the Cabinet Office on April 10th, the current situation judgment index (seasonally adjusted) which represents the business sen...
Daiichi Group Aims to Reduce CO2 with EV Taxi Fleet
The Daiichi Transportation Industry Group announced that it will introduce 101 electric vehicle (EV) taxis in 2 prefectures and 16 counties, mainly in western Japan, and begin full...
Kyushu & Okinawa Economy Improves, Highest in 4 Years
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch reported that the short-term economic observation survey for Kyushu and Okinawa in March showed a business condition index (DI) of +16, the highe...
Kyushu’s Unlimited 2-Day Private Jet Plan
On March 31st, Sojitz Corporation announced a plan offering unlimited private jet rides for two days across the entire Kyushu region. They are collaborating with AirX, a Tokyo-base...
Kyushu Trade Deficit Narrows With Falling Crude Oil Prices
The Kyushu economic zone's trade deficit in February was the smallest for this fiscal year due to falling crude oil prices. Record-high exports of automobiles to the EU and Taiwan ...
SL Hitoyoshi Train’s Final Test Drive Draws Fans
Fans from across the country gathered at the JR Kyushu Kokura General Rolling Stock Center to witness the final preparations and test drive of the iconic tourist train "SL Hitoyosh...
Production Constraints Ease, New Car Registrations Increase in Kyushu
New car registrations (excluding mini-vehicles) in the seven Kyushu prefectures for February 2023 increased by 25.5% compared to the same month last year, reaching 26,633 units. Th...
Kyushu Electric Power to Double Renewable Energy Sources by 2030
Kyushu Electric Power has announced that it will integrate its renewable energy business with Kyuden Mirai Energy in April of next year. The company plans to transfer two businesse...
Kyushu-Okinawa’s Economy Shifts With Pandemic-Era Consumer Habits
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has released its latest economic analysis of the Kyushu-Okinawa region, highlighting a shift in consumer behavior due to rising prices. While con...
Kyushu Shinkansen to Transport Seafood to Ease Truck Driver Shortage
The Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) made an experimental high-speed transport with a load of freshly caught fish, called "Hatsu-gatsuo," from Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Pref...